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Despite economic and environmental hurdles, BP’s Whiting refinery modernisation project has reached one third of the way towards completion.
Our existing fleet of fossil-fueled power plants represents a massive investment. With permits and infrastructure already in place, conversion upgrades can produce fast results at greatly reduced cost compared to new construction. Here are some ideas:
Saudi Aramco and ConocoPhillips plan on awarding contracts for the Yanu refinery in May 2010.
The power sector has undoubtedly been hit hard by the global credit crunch. The good news is though, that we are now seeing some positive signs of recovery, with the sector beginning to slowly bounce back with more money being invested in new projects.
Petrobras and CTC Consortium have signed a new construction agreement for construction at the Comperj refinery.
Oil exploration and production technology holds the key to secure CO2 storage, a report published by the CO2 Capture Project (CCP) has recently highlighted. The report provides a definitive treatment of the CO2 storage subsurface technical issues and how oil and gas experience, technology and protocols are available now to address them.
Increased difficulties in obtaining utility right-of-way and the concept of utility corridors have brought pipelines into close proximity with electric power transmission/distribution systems. Metallic objects subjected to the alternating electromagnetic field will exhibit an induced voltage. Also, power conductor faults to ground can cause substantial fault currents in the underground structure.
In March 2009, Brazil adopted the much-awaited Gas Law; regulating the transportation of natural gas. The Gas Law establishes a 30 year concession regime, bringing enhanced security for private companies to enter the market for transportation and storage of natural gas.
Saudi Aramco Total Refining and Petroleum Company has begun awarding EPC contracts for the Jubail refinery.
